Unsolved Mystery: Questions Remain Over Rwandan Journalist’s Suspicious Death A Brave Journalist Becoming a journalist in Rwanda is an incredibly courageous endeavor. John Williams Ntwali, the founder of the YouTube channel Pax TV-IREME News and editor of the private newspaper The Chronicles, was one such journalist. Throughout his career, Ntwali […]
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My name is David Liu, and I'm a journalist who specializes in investigative reporting on issues related to human rights. I'm dedicated to uncovering the truth and holding those in power accountable.
The ICC Affirms Inquiry into Philippines’ Human Rights Violations
ICC Affirms Prosecutor’s Inquiry in the Philippines: President Marcos Should Cooperate with Investigation On July 18, 2023, the appeals chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) confirmed the prosecutor’s resumption of the investigation into alleged crimes against humanity in the Philippines. This marks a significant step towards justice for the […]
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Fair Tax Policies: A Pathway to Human Rights and Social Justice A Call for Prioritization of Human Rights Amnesty International, an organization dedicated to advocating for human rights across the globe, has long been concerned with how governments in the Americas selectively prioritize the protection of human rights. The limited […]
EU/Tunisia Migration Agreement: A Controversial Pact That Raises Questions on EU’s Responsibility in Human Rights Abuses
EU–Tunisia Migration Agreement Raises Concerns Over Human Rights Abuses Evidence of Human Rights Abuses Amnesty International’s Advocacy Director at the organization’s European Institutions Office, Eve Geddie, has voiced strong concerns over the recent EU–Tunisia migration agreement. Geddie pointed out that the agreement was signed despite mounting evidence of serious human […]
Russia’s Controversial Legislation: How Trans Health Care and Families Bill Raises Concerns About Human Rights
Russia: Trans Health Care, Families Bill Violates Rights Intensifying Assault on LGBT Rights Introduction On July 14, 2023, Russia‘s lower house of parliament passed a bill that severely infringes upon the rights of transgender people, according to Human Rights Watch. The bill, which is expected to be approved by the […]
ICC Prosecutor’s Call Demands Immediate Action on Sudan Crisis
ICC Prosecutor‘s Pronouncement Should Jumpstart Sudan Response Stronger International Action Needed to End Atrocities The recent pronouncement by the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, regarding ongoing atrocities in Sudan‘s Darfur region should serve as a wake-up call to the international community. Khan’s announcement not only highlights […]
Zimbabwe’s Death Penalty Debate: Reconsidering Punishment for Tapiwa Makore Murder
Death Penalty: A Violation of Human Rights Introduction The recent sentencing of Tafadzwa Shamba and Tapiwa Makore Senior to death by the Harare High Court has reignited the ongoing debate over the use of the death penalty as a form of punishment. In response, Khanyo Farisè, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director […]
Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh: Escalating Violence and Its Consequences
Bangladesh: Spiraling Violence Against Rohingya Refugees Protect Community from Killings, Abductions, Torture Violence against Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh has been escalating, with armed groups and criminal gangs targeting the community. Human Rights Watch has documented numerous cases of violence, including murder, kidnapping, torture, rape, sexual assault, and forced marriage. Rohingya […]
EU Lawmakers Demand Action on Rights Decline in Tunisia as Commission Remains Inactive
EU Lawmakers Call Out Commission Inaction on Rights Decline in Tunisia Introduction Today, European parliamentarians from across the political spectrum have condemned the European Union’s inaction and shortsighted approach to Tunisia‘s democratic backsliding and decline in human rights. Lawmakers have called for stronger action to be taken and for democracy […]
Viet Nam’s Suppression of Dissent: Calls for the Immediate Release of Wrongfully Sentenced Activist
The Suppression of Dissent in Vietnam: A Violation of Human Rights Introduction The case of Truong Van Dung, a human rights defender who was convicted and sentenced to six years in prison in Vietnam for “propaganda against the government,” is yet another example of the Vietnamese authorities’ misuse of the […]